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| May 14, 2009 |
Watch Epic Battles Unfold in a New Sacred 2 TrailerMay 14, 2009 – To celebrate the release of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel to North American retail outlets earlier this week, cdv Software Entertainment USA... |
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| May 05, 2009 |
Sacred 2 "Mighty Desktop Wallpaper" Contest LaunchedMay 5, 2009 –cdv Software Entertainment USA and GameRigs are inviting gamers to show off their creative skills in the newly launched Sacred 2: Fallen... |
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| May 04, 2009 |
Watch Heroes Join Forces in a New Sacred 2 TrailerCary, NC, May 4, 2009 – A new gameplay trailer is now available for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, the upcoming action-RPG for next-generation consoles. The... |
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| May 01, 2009 |
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel – New ScreenshotsCary, NC, May 1, 2009 – cdv Software Entertainment USA today released a new batch of screens from the upcoming fantasy action-RPG, Sacred 2: Fallen... |
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| April 30, 2009 |
New Web Site Available for Sacred 2: Fallen AngelCary, NC, April 30, 2009 – Ascaron Entertainment today re-launched the official web site for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. The updated site, available at http://www.sacred2.com,... |
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| April 22, 2009 |
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Goes Gold for PLAYSTATION®3 |
PSIllustrated reviews Sacred 2PSIllustrated, a PlayStation 3 fan site, has published their review of Sacred 2, saying -"In the end, Sacred 2, even with all of its flaws, is a fun game that will offer many hours of enjoyable adventuring to fans of the genre. It is far from perfect, but it is currently the best of type on consoles and for those that have been salivating for some good hack-n-slash fun, this game is worth the investment." Read the Whole Story |
Snackbar Games gives Sacred 2 4 out of 5 starsSnackbar Games has published a very positive review of Sacred 2, giving the game a score of 4 out of 5 stars overall, and saying -"Strong sequels like Sacred 2 have that rare ability to remind us of fond gaming moments spent with their forefathers while pushing us forward into a fun new future. But what really makes Sacred 2 stand successfully as its own game, is how well each of the three key elements of good Action/RPG game design have been catered to and deftly layered into an enjoyably addictive, index finger-exhausting experience. It's a game that already has me asking for a sequel, in fact." Read the Whole Story |
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Bitmob's feature story on Sacred 2Bitmob, an enthusiast gaming site, has published a fun new editorial feature about Sacred 2, titled - "Sacred 2's Turned My Wife into a Loothog (and I Love It!)". It's a funny look at how addicted people can become to the loot hoarding aspect of the game.Read the Whole Story |
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Rejected Gamer gives Sacred 2 (X360) 2 out of 3 starsRejected Gamer has published their review of Sacred 2 on the Xbox 360, giving it 2 out of 3 stars overall, and saying -". Call Sacred II: Fallen Angel what you want – as long as you include 'wicked' and 'awesome' somewhere as adjectives. " Read the Whole Story |
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Charleston Gazette says "Sacred 2 is console action-RPG done right"The entertainment section of the Charleston Gazette has published their review of Sacred 2 today, giving it a 7.8 out of 10, and saying -"If you're an Xbox 360 or PS3 owner looking for a solid action RPG, look no further than "Sacred 2: Fallen Angel." With a huge fantasy world to explore and hundreds of quests, there's an absurd amount of gameplay to be had here. Toss in four-player co-op and PvP matches and you've got enough to keep you hacking and slashing for months to come." Read the Whole Story |
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9 out of 10 for Sacred 2 at Cosmos GamingCosmos Gaming has published their review of Sacred 2 today, giving the game a 9 out of 10 overall and saying -"This game is easily worth every penny, but the PC version is still probably the better investment if you plan on playing the game alone. For those with a craving for online play, the console version seems like a better choice. Either way, this is a great game and I recommend buying it on whatever platform tickles your fancy." Read the Whole Story |
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Spawn Kill gives Sacred 2 a 7.5Spawn Kill has reviewed Sacred 2 for the PlayStation 3, giving the game a 7.5 out of 10 overall, saying -"Once you take the time to learn the ropes, Sacred 2 promises to lead you on a journey that captivates the inner greed in all of us with its stimulating looting system. " Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 for PlayStation 3 earns a 7.8 on GameZoneGameZone, a top-10 enthusiast publication, has reviewed Sacred 2 for the PlayStation 3, giving the game a 7.8 out of 10 overall, saying -"Sacred 2 is a solid game that offers PS3 owners a quality dungeon-crawling game that it was lacking. " Read the Whole Story |
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GameFocus.ca gives Sacred 2 a 9.0Top Canadian gaming site, GameFocus.ca, has published their review of Sacred 2 on PS3, giving the game a 9.0 out of 10 and saying -"I have to say that this is seriously in my top 5 RPG’s this console generation and that is saying a lot with such company as Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls Oblivion and Fallout 3. So saying that I say this is a must buy for role playing gamers is no understatement and I am hoping for downloadable content and a sequel." Read the Whole Story |
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Co-Optimus gives Sacred 2 a 4 out of 5Co-Optimus has reviewed Sacred 2, giving the game a 4 out of 5 overall, and saying -"...Sacred 2 is a fine co-op experience. Both players share experience, no matter who completes the quest or gets the kill shot. The experience does scale somewhat based on level, with lower characters receiving proportionally less than higher partners. Buddy tactics work very well in certain situations, like having a melee character wade in and take a few hits while a caster or other ranged attacker hangs back and unleashes the damage. The whole game has an MMO feel to it, which I find intriguing. I can see myself hanging onto Sacred 2 for a long time, and revisiting it often. " Read the Whole Story |
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About.com Xbox "highly recommends" Sacred 2About.com's Xbox Guide published their review of Sacred 2 giving it 4 out of 5 stars, saying -"In the end, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is a massive action RPG that is highly recommended." "If you do have friends to play with and you have a lot of time to spend (seriously, this game is huge), Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is recommended for a purchase." Read the Whole Story |
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GameSpot gives Sacred 2 a 7.0 ("Good")GameSpot has published their review of Sacred 2 on the Xbox 360, giving the game a 7.0 overall, and saying -"Sacred 2 isn't the greatest hack-and-slasher, but it's a slickly put-together one with tons of quests that will give you dozens of hours of playing time both online and off. Even with its repetitive missions and other design issues, like so many other reasonably well-crafted kill-loot games it has a way of getting under your skin and keeping you entranced for hours at a time. " Read the Whole Story |
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7.5 for Sacred 2 on Gossip GamersEnthusiast web site Gossip Gamers has reviewed Sacred 2 for the Xbox 360, giving it a 7.5 out of 10 overall, and saying -"For players who are looking for an online action-RPG hack and slash genre then this game is definitely worth picking up" Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 receives a 7.0 on WorthplayingWorthplaying, a top-10 games enthusiast publication, has published their review of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, giving the game a 7.0 overall and saying -" The gameplay is solid and fun, if not particularly innovative. The adaptation of PC controls for a console game went as smooth as can be expected, and while it isn't perfect, it's solid enough that the flaws can be overlooked." Read the Whole Story |
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Gaming Heaven gives Sacred 2 a 70%Gaming Heaven has published their review of Sacred 2 on the Xbox 360 today. Overall, the review is positive, with the editor feeling that RPG fans will enjoy the game."Secred 2: Fallen Angel is a decent game for RPG loving Xbox 360 owner which will offer many hours of gameplay especially if you have a friend (or two) to enjoy it with." Read the Whole Story |
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Common Sense Media Gives Sacred 2 a 4 out of 5Common Sense Media, a publication aimed at helping parents sort through age-appropriate entertainment, has reviewed Sacred 2 on both platforms, giving it 4 out of 5 stars overall. While they note it's "not for kids" (and mention the ESRB rating makes that obvious), they still felt it's a great game for adults."While there is a main story thread throughout the title, because of the amount of quests (nearly 600), the narrative gets lost. Nonetheless, the massive amount of enemies to dispatch combined with all the weapons and magic you get to try throughout the game keeps the excitement levels high. " Read the Whole Story |
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That Gaming Site gives Sacred 2 a 7.3"That Gaming Site" has published their review of Sacred 2 today, giving it a very respectable 7.3 overall and saying -"Sacred 2 is therefore a worthwhile purchase for those that love fantasy and are looking for another loot finding adventure. Best of all the online and co-op multiplayer will keep you coming back for a long time to come. Fantasy fans rejoice, your 360s and PS3s have been graced with a new adventure worth taking." Read the Whole Story |
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1UP gives Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for XBOX 360 an A- (or “Excellent”) review scoreToday, top gaming site 1UP gave Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for XBOX 360 an A- (or “Excellent”) review score, stating that “This slick, streamlined action-RPG actually feels better on the console.”The review goes on to say that "Your character's development is as wide-open as the world... The world is mostly typical fantasy fare, but that doesn't preclude a lot of love and variety.” The review concludes stating that “For the most part, you're playing a slick, streamlined action-RPG that knows how to move as fast or as methodically as you want." Read the Whole Story |
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Tech-Gaming gives Sacred 2 a "B" overallTech-Gaming.com has published a review of Sacred 2 for consoles today (they cover both versions in one review) and scored the game a "B" overall."Like a plate of Kobold stew accompanied with a mug of lukewarm nightshade ale, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is an acquired taste. Those predisposed to dungeon-hacks will find the title scratches an itch left untouched by the simplicity of Arkadian Warriors or the clumsiness of Too Human. However, those that long for a statistically- driven, quest laden, loot-heavy diversion, will likely find themselves captivated by Sacred 2’s charms. " Read the Whole Story |
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VGBlogger calls Sacred 2 "Unbelievably Addictive!"Posting their first impressions (full review to come) of Sacred 2, VGBlogger.com has called the game "Pure Gaming Crack.""So, an early Xbox 360 review copy of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, which hits retail next week alongside the PS3 version, arrived yesterday afternoon, and after a good 3-4 hours of hacking, slashing, questing and looting last night alone I just wanted to give console gamers itching for a good old fashioned action-RPG fix a quick heads up that this is the hack-n-slash crack you’ve been craving. It is unbelievably addictive!" Read the Whole Story |
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Philadelphia Inquirer names Sacred 2 a "Pick of Upcoming Games"The Philadelphia Inquirer has published their "Picks Upcoming Games" feature, and Sacred 2 has been included -"Bottom line: It's a simple yet addictive game that succeeds on most fronts." Read the Whole Story |
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PlayStation Universe interviews Daniel Dumont about Sacred 2: Fallen AngelPlayStation Universe recently interviewed Ascaron Entertainment's Sacred 2 Game Director, Daniel Dumont. Find out what he had to say about he upcoming console version of the game, as well as the previously released PC version. "The console version has a complete new interface, the ability for two users to play together on one console, a more flexible online mode (dedicated servers aren’t required, and we have a very secure anti-cheat system) and the direct-control method. The console version is extremely stable, well optimized and features substantially more balancing as well as some additional creature changes and mini bosses." Read the Whole Story |
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Gamezone PS3 previews Sacred 2Gamezone, a top-tier publication, has posted a positive preview ofSacred2 for PlayStation 3 today, saying - "It appears that the PS3 version follows the PC version closely, but that is not a bad thing. Sacred 2 is a deep RPG title that should give console adventure fans entertainment value." Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 makes GamePro's "Most Anticipated RPGs for 2009" for PS3GamePro Online has published a feature focusing on their most anticipated games of 2009, and Sacred 2 has earned a spot in the "Most Anticipated RPGs" for PS3."If you are a fan of the original Sacred, you will understand the excitement behind a new one coming out." Read the Whole Story |
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Games are Evil Gives Sacred 2(PC) 4 1/2 stars out of 5GamesAreEvil.com has published a review of Sacred 2, giving the game a 4 1/2 out of 5 (roughly 85%) stars."Continuing in a long line of successful fantasy based action-RPGs, Sacred 2 helps bring the classic mechanics of Diablo into the next generation of PC gaming. Featuring extensive character customization options, seemingly limitless amounts of loot, online multiplayer, and an enormous landscape jam-packed with unique content, the game will keep you playing well into the New Year. Ascaron Entertainment has proven that PC gaming is far from dead. In fact, this might just be a new beginning." Read the Whole Story |
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Worthplaying gives Sacred 2 a 7.2 out of 10Top-10 enthusiast site, WorthPlaying, has published their review of Sacred 2, giving the game a 7.2 overall."There really is a lot to like about Sacred 2, but only as long as you are willing to put up with the constant need to micromanage your journey with a high tolerance for FedEx-type questing. For players who can't get their fill of killing hordes of monsters and collecting loot no matter what the local NPC may ask them to do for it, opening the nearest portal to Ancaria's past might just be the thing that their sword arm or wizardly aspirations will enjoy as the perfect distraction." Read the Whole Story |
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Die Hard Game Fan - Sacred 2 review - Enjoyable GameDie Hard Game Fan wrote that while the game lacks originality and story, Sacred2: Fallen Angel is an enjoyable game with great replayability value and addictiveness."The visuals are technically impressive, as is the music score, and in regards to gameplay with these types of titles, Sacred 2 is a great paced, addictive, and finely balanced experience." Read the Whole Story |
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Yahoo! Games - Sacred 2 Review - 4 out of 5 starsYahoo! Games scored Sacred2: Fallen Angel a four out of five stars in its online review of the game. While the review mentions that game has numerous bugs and technical issues, Editor Charles Onyett is sure that they will be fixed in future patches and updates. Onyett also wrote that the game is most enjoyable while playing online with others."As far as Diablo-style hack-and-slash action-RPGs go, Ascaron Entertainment's Sacred 2 is the best genre entry since Titan Quest." Read the Whole Story |
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Talking About Games - Sacred 2 Review "B-"Editor Patrick Cassin of Talking About Games awarded Sacred 2 a B- and stated how gorgeous the graphics are in Sacred 2 while noting that there were still some bugs in the game. He suggests that while the combat is "simple," the action of the game is always interesting and engaging. He discussed in detail the many different flavors of multiplayer."Anyone looking for something to fill the genre space between Gauntlet and Baldur's Gate should pick up Sacred 2 and click away, but anyone with a recent injury to their right index finger is medically advised to stay away." Read the Whole Story |
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Game Informer gives Sacred 2 a 7 out of 10North America's largest video game print publication, Game Informer, has published a review of Sacred 2 in the newest issue. Sacred 2 received a 7.0 overall, and although the writer felt the game suffered from many "technical flaws," he repeatedly states that to just focus on those flaws is to miss out on all that's enjoyable about the game."Sacred 2 nails the unfettered joy of exploring a wide-open fantasy world and ties it to the always-amusing process of building a heroic avatar to meet the stiffest of challenges. To dismiss it merely because of its (dozens of) missteps is to lose out on the many things it does well." Read full article here |
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Sacred 2 scores well on KotakuKotaku, the top gaming enthusiast blog in the U.S., has published a very positive review of Sacred 2, saying -"Sacred 2 is exactly the type of PC game I like to play. A lovely mixture of mindless hack and slash with the odd bit of leveling strategy thrown in to keep your mind from melting into a puddle of bandit-killing goo. The combat is repetitive, yet entertaining enough that you don't really mind. Some of the quest challenge the worst fantasy MMO titles in terms of banality, but the chance at progressing your character and the promise of more battles eggs you on. The main story itself isn't the most compelling I've come across, but it certainly gives you something to do between bouts of senseless carnage. It's the type of game that doesn't try to break the mold, resulting in a familiar yet solidly entertaining title. Mainly Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is just a good time to be had that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's the perfect diversion for the PC action RPG fan looking for something to do between now and Diablo III." Read the Whole Story |
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Digital Entertainment News gives Sacred 2 a 7.4Digital Entertainment News has published their review of Sacred 2, giving the game a 7.4 overall. The reviewer appreciated the massive size of the game world, storyline and the multiplayer mode."It's only a matter of time before a patch is issued which addresses most of the major issues the game has, at which point more people should pick it up. This is a solid game that may not break any new ground, but it is a more than solid representation of the genre - including the ridiculous bikini armor. " Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 Review on Gamerzines - 82 out of 100Gamerzine reviews Sacred 2: Fallen Angel and scores it a 82 out of 100. Gamerzine wrote that the game has great multiplayer and refined gameplay as well as addictiveness."Sacred 2 is a great combination of RPG and hack 'n' Slash. It's got a new graphical engine and six playable character to choose from. There's masses of side quests and fun to be had in Sacred 2." Read the Whole Story |
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Ars Technica says "Sacred 2 is the Offline MMORPG of Your Dreams"Ars Technica has published a very positive review of Sacred 2, in which they say -"Sacred 2 is a great hack-and-slash with a huge world and tons of opportunity to grind offline or with up to 15 other friends on a LAN or over the Internet. If you always dreamed of a small-scale MMO, this is the game for you. And if not, this will at least tide you over until Diablo III. " Read the Whole Story |
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Big Download reviews Sacred 2Big Download, an AOL-owned enthusiast site, has published a review of Sacred 2. While they don't assign review scores, they did seem impressed, saying -"Sacred 2 doesn't innovate, but that was never its intention. What it does do is provide a massive world that up to 16 players can traverse in an attempt to kill as many evil critters as possible, find sweet loot, and generally save the world from encroaching evil. If that's your thing, Sacred 2 will satisfy your needs." Read the Whole Story |
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Gamezone gives Sacred 2 a 7.5Top 10 enthusiast publication, Gamezone, has published their review of Sacred 2 today, giving the game a 7.5 overall. The reviewer commended the game for the size of the quests, graphics and minimal load times."If Ascaron patches in fixes for the bugs, to shore up the game, this will be quite entertaining and should provide a lot of fun. The graphical elements are, for the most part, well done, and the game has a very good vibe to it – it does not take itself too seriously, while at the same time telling a decent story. " Read the Whole Story |
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Gaming Excellence gives Sacred 2 a 7.7 out of 10The top Canadian videogames site, Gaming Excellence, has published a review of Sacred 2 today, giving the game a 7.7 overall ("Good"), and saying -"Sacred 2 improves upon its precursor in many ways. While some elements of it still need work, much of the game is a good example of the evolution of the hack-and-slash game." Read the Whole Story |
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RPG Vault publishes Dryad regions featureToday RPG Vault has published part 7 in their series of features focusing on the regions of Sacred 2. Today's feature looks at the lands populated by the nature-loving Dryads.Read the Whole Story |
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PSXteme Previews Sacred 2PSXteme, a PlayStation-specific site, has published a preview of Sacred 2 for the PS3. It's a cautiously optimistic preview, with the editor hoping the developer "makes good" on all the promised features."The first promising title that's most similar to the games mentioned here will be Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, which is a relatively traditional hack 'n slash action/RPG with more classes, items, weapons, and enemies than we ever had before in a console RPG of this style. This one is made by Ascaron Entertainment, and provided they come through and deliver a fun yet still in-depth experience that will appeal to all fans of the sub-genre, we'll be happy. We miss the days of being able to hack our way across a landscape loaded with enemies." Read the Whole Story |
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Excellent review of Sacred 2 on 1Up Earning it a "A-"1UP has posted tough reviewer's Tom Chick's look at the PC version of Sacred 2, in which he gives the game an "A-" overall. While he does call out some bugs he encounters, as a whole, he appears to have enjoyed the game quite a bit -"For the most part, you're playing a slick, streamlined action-RPG that knows how to move as fast or as methodically as you want. But sometimes, it grinds to a halt. Underneath the open-world thrill, the addictive character advancement, and the lovely graphics, something is unstable. Sacred 2 is fussy about graphics settings, prone to crashing, and given to inexplicable slowdown. Usually a quick save and reboot addresses everything nicely." Read the Whole Story |
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Game Plasma gives Sacred 2 an 8.4GamePlasma has published their review of Sacred 2 for PC today, giving the game an 8.4 overall, and saying -"At the very least Sacred 2 is a worthy distraction for those gamers desperate to get their hands on Diablo III. Yes, there are some issues surrounding the demands on system resources but this game has combined the soul of Baldur's Gate with the addictive action of Blizzard's cult classic in an extremely effective manner. If you are looking for a good action RPG this Christmas then Sacred 2: Fallen Angel should be at the top of your list." Read the Whole Story |
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Cheat Code Central Reviews Sacred 2Cheat Code Central, a top-5 enthusiast site, has published a positive review of Sacred 2 today, giving the game a 3.8 out of 5, and saying -"PC gamers who've been salivating over the prospect of the next Diablo will undoubtedly seek temporary solace in the familiar gameplay found in Sacred 2 and be willing to turn a blind eye to the title's annoying bugs and occasionally repetitious play mechanics just to get their fix." Read the Whole Story |
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Big Download reviews Sacred 2Big Download, an AOL-owned enthusiast site, has published a review of Sacred 2. While they don't assign review scores, they did seem impressed, saying -"Sacred 2 doesn't innovate, but that was never its intention. What it does do is provide a massive world that up to 16 players can traverse in an attempt to kill as many evil critters as possible, find sweet loot, and generally save the world from encroaching evil. If that's your thing, Sacred 2 will satisfy your needs." Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 - Regions feature (Jungle) on RPG Vault todayRPG Vault has published the latest look at the regions of Sacred 2, with today's feature looking at the Jungle region. The feature can be found at the link below, and the front page of RPG Vault.Read the Whole Story |
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GameSpot and CNET Rank Sacred 2 as "Good" Earning a 7.0 out of 10 but calling it the "Best Action-RPG Since Titan Quest"Leading North American website GameSpot, and its parent company CNET, where, the same review was syndicated, find much to like about Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for the PC, including the game design, overall play and sound and graphics. The reviewer tempered his enthusiasm due to bugs, crashes, multi-player connectivity issues, a world that is "convoluted" and a main story that is "poorly developed". It is also currently featured on the GameSpot home page."The game is impressive enough that it seems more exciting and fresh than dull and familiar. It could use a patch to clean up some of the instability, and more efficient ways to move around the map, but this is still the best action-oriented RPG to come along since Titan Quest, and a truly addictive experience in its own right." Read the Whole Story |
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The Escapist Reviews Sacred 2The Escapist has published a positive review of Sacred 2, saying -"If sprawling RPGs are your thing, just buy Sacred 2 already. If you're wondering whether to take the plunge, Sacred 2 has the lightness of heart to make it a pleasant introduction to the genre." Read the Whole Story |
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RPG Vault Publishes and Overview of Sacred 2 Desert RegionContinuing their series of overviews of regions from Sacred 2, RPG Vault has published their overview of the desert region.Read the Whole Story |
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IGN Reviews Sacred 2IGN has published their review of Sacred 2 today, giving the game a7.5 overall ("Good"), with the high point being in the Lasting Appeal category, where it received an 8.5. "As far as Diablo-style hack-and-slash action-RPGs go, Ascaron Entertainment's Sacred 2 is the best genre entry since Titan Quest. It offers a huge world to explore, tons of loot, plenty of monster types, and lots of ways to customize its six character classes. Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 - Desert Region feature on RPG VaultContinuing their series of overviews of regions from Sacred 2, RPG Vault has published their overview of the desert region.Read the Whole Story |
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Tech-Gaming Reviews Sacred 2: Fallen Angel and gives it a "B"Tech-Gaming has published a positive review of Sacred 2 and gave it a B."Overall, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is the ideal interval game for players eagerly awaiting the arrival of Diablo 3. While lacking in originality, the title is a competent dungeon-crawl that doesn't take itself too seriously. Players can expect an appealing twenty-five hour main quest, with a formidable amount of side quests." Read the Whole Story |
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New Blog by Sacred 2 Artists Simon TruemplerIn this new blog post from Sacred 2 game artist Simon Truempler discusses the basic elements of game interface design, and how artists come into play when creating the game's interface."The overall structure behind all that is very nice - it's based on XML. So I create images and implement them using a script file, the syntax of which is very similar to a website's (HTML). The programmers have written the game's code in such a way that it can read and interpret those XML scripts. Thanks to that structure I may change the entire layout very quickly and without having to bother any coder. That makes testing and implementing my graphics a lot easier, because I can quickly change the spacing and size of elements on the fly without driving my fellow workers mad." Read the Whole Story |
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Gaming Nexus Interviews Mario Kroll of cdv USAToday, Gaming Nexus has published their interview with Mario Kroll from cdv USA regarding Sacred 2. In the interview, Kroll discusses the ideas behind the game, along how they applied media and consumer feedback to the game's design.Read the Whole Story |
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Evil Avatar Publishes PC PreviewEvil Avatar, a top 10 US enthusiast site and online community, has published their impressions of Sacred 2 based on the recent PC preview build. Their impressions are very positive, especially when it comes to the game's graphics -"The world of Ancaria is filled with grassy fields, lush forrests, sandy deserts, as well as plenty of towns. The best part about all of it? It's completely seamless as their is no loading between any areas, indoor and outdoor." Read the Whole Story |
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GamePlasma Previews Sacred 2 for PCGamePlasma has posted a very positive preview of Sacred 2 for PC, saying -"Other Action RPG games will look pale in comparison to Sacred 2's stunning graphics and designs. The visuals are wonderfully complemented by a rich soundtrack that adds depth and beauty to the fantastical world of Ancaria. The detailed environments and landscapes the game's characters inhabit will give players a romantic sense of Europe at the tip of a dark age. All of this, combined with a compelling story that centers on the races of Ancaria struggling with finding ways to resolve a worldwide energy crisis, shows us that the guys and gals at Ascaron have found a way to successfully mesh real life issues with video games to produce a title should be looked forward to with delightful anticipation." Read the Whole Story |
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Team Xbox Posts Hot New Character InfoContinuing their multi-day features focusing on Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, TeamXbox has published the first part of their overview of characters in the game. Today's focus is on the Inquisitor, Temple Guardian and High Elf characters."For the hardcore, top down RPG fans out there, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is looking like one of the most traditional role-playing games to ever be available for the Xbox 360." Read the Whole Story |
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TeamXbox Posts Sacred 2: Multiplayer RevealTeamXbox has published an extensive look at the multiplayer features in Sacred 2: Fallen Angel."While Sacred was a hot item for PC's in 2004, the Xbox 360 follow-up version known as Fallen angel is nicely following in its predecessor's large footsteps. Vast, seamless landscapes, interesting player characters, NPC's and monsters, and striking visuals are attributes of both the PC and Xbox 360 versions of the game that are sure to make Sacred 2 an RPG fan-favorite. " Read the Whole Story |
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Kombo.com Publishes Sacred 2 PreviewAs a follow-up to the recent release of PC preview builds to US media, online games site Kombo.com has published a preview of the game. As a whole, it's a positive preview, with the editors looking forward to see a console version of the game soon."The one thing you can take away from Sacred 2 is that there is a level of customization and depth rarely seen, let alone achieved, that will have you endlessly tinkering away to fine tune your character and the world you interact with. Read the Whole Story |
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TeamXbox Publishes Preview of Sacred 2: Fallen AngelTeamXbox has published a very positive preview of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel today. In the preview, found as the main feature on the front page, and at the link below, they note -"We like the state of polish in Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, even in this pre-Alpha build. Visually, there’s enough diversity in both locales and characters to keep things fresh. The art direction is especially competent too; another sure-fire way of staving off RPG boredom." Read the Whole Story |
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VGBlogger.com "Hooked" on Sacred 2VGBlogger.com has posted their preview of Sacred 2! Check it out now to see what they had to say about the game."The fact that Sacred 2 hooked me in so quickly and wouldn’t let me stop playing is exactly the type of addictive quality a great action-RPG should have. And let me tell you right now, this is without question one fantastic action-RPG." Read the Whole Story |
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RPG Vault Features Sacred 2's Human RegionTop-tier RPG enthusiast outlet, RPG Vault, has posted a new feature today which focuses on the Human regions within the game. Check it out now!Read the Whole Story |
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Video: Sacred 2 Run Down With Mario Krollcdv's very own Mario Kroll was interviewed by Giant Realm while at Comic Con 2008. Check out what he has to say about the game Sacred 2: Fallen Angel here.Read the Whole Story |
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Daniel Dumont Writes on IGN's Official Sacred 2 BlogToday on IGN's official Sacred 2 blog, renowned designer Daniel Dumont walks readers through the creation of a special quest in the game. In this post, he describes the backstory for the quest, and his thoughts as he designs this special quest.“Fortunately the hero learns that he can intensify his resistance against the effects of the fog by eating a certain marsh marigold (lat. name Caltha palustris, a relative of the common marigold). After this preparation he faces the fog-monster in a swamp region where there's an old and scary cemetery nearby. He shouldn't get too close to the fog, because even though he's increased his resistance it is still able to weaken him.” Read the Whole Story |
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GamingExcellence Previews Sacred 2: Fallen AngelGaming Excellence has published their preview of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for Xbox 360. Read more about their thoughts on the console version here!"Xbox gamers looking for a Diablo-style hack and slash game needn’t wait much longer to get their fix. Sacred 2 is coming to an Xbox 360 near you, and holds the distinction of being the first game that CDV is publishing on a console after years of staying exclusive to the PC market." Read the Whole Story |
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Gamepro Online's Q&A session about Sacred 2 (Part II)Gamepro Online has published the second part of their Q&A session with Ascaron Entertainment. Learn about game controls, character classes and Sacred 2 on Xbox Live. It's all here!"Sacred 2 will fully support Xbox Live with public and private games. Even after having started a single-player game, a user may invite other users at any time to join "his campaign."" Read the Whole Story |
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Play Magazine Previews Sacred 2: Fallen AngelThis month's Play Magazine is now available to subscribers, and features a full page preview of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. The preview praises Sacred 2 for bringing multiplayer online play to the RPG genre. Read the full article!"It's nice to see role-playing games getting with the program....titles such as Sacred 2: Fallen Angel are rediscovering the true path of the RPG while simultaneously embracing the wisdom as spoken by the prophet Microsoft 'It's good to play together.'" Read the Whole Story |
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Dryad Unveil Featured at GamesRadarGamesRadar has published the Dryad unveil feature, which showcases some never before seen screenshots and detailed information about the character. Check it out now and read more about what they have to say about the game!"Diablo III may look awesome, but it'll be quite some time before the franchise that redefined the dungeon crawling genre hits store shelves. In the meantime, Sacred 2 continues to look like a sweet sequel for lovers of leveling up and loot. We recently scored an exclusive sneak peek at the Dryad, one of the new classes lined up for Sacred 2. Scroll on for some fresh screenshots and a first look at her deadly skills." Read the Whole Story |
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Gamepro Online's Q&A session about Sacred 2Gamepro Online has published the first part of their Q&A session with Ascaron Entertainment where they discuss Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. What are you waiting for? Read what they had to say at Gamepro Online."Finally a good rpg that doesn’t require u to pay for playin online multiplayer...." Read the Whole Story |
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GamingNexus Diary at cdv Press EventGamingNexus has posted a feature today focusing on a journal of events, as well as comments made by editors and cdv staff, about Sacred 2 at cdv’s recent press event in San Francisco.“This is their maiden voyage into console development, although an immense portion of the game is already stable enough to allow dozens of players to teleport at will across its 22-square-mile map. (For comparison’s sake, Oblivion’s map was 16 square miles.) That’s not including two more levels of wormy underground tunnels in the Sacred land of Ancaria.” Read the Whole Story |
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4 Color Rebellion Previews New Nintendo DS TitlesDS-specific outlet, 4 Color Rebellion, has posted their first hands-on impressions of cdv’s new DS titles based on their recent game play at cdv’s San Francisco press event."I Love Geeks is probably the hottest title on the DS here today." Read the Whole Story |
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GamesRadar Features Sacred 2's "Hot chicks in armor"GamesRadar has new screens and video showcasing some of the lovely ladies of Sacred 2. Check out the feature to see the latest screens and video from the game. Read the Whole Story |
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GameInformer Positive Preview of Sacred 2This month's issue of North America's leading print magazine for video games, GameInformer, features a very positive preview of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel: Read the Whole Story |
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GamersInfo Previews Sacred 2: Fallen AngelGamersInfo has posted a very informative Sacred 2 preview that you dont want to miss! Check it out now... "Think of your favorite RPG, then make it look better, put it on next-gen consoles and the PC; add multi-player; crank up everything you like about it to an eleven. If Sacred 2: Fallen Angel stays on track until release later this year, that is the game you'll be playing." Read the Whole Story |
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GameSpot Raves About Sacred 2 During Hands-On Preview!!GameSpot's Jon Miller tells all after his recent preview of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. So what does he have to say? Read on…"It's clear that action RPG fans will have a lot to do when Sacred 2 hits later this year. While the hack-and-slash combat isn't very complex next to some of the excellent action RPGs we've seen in recent years, the land of Ancaria is packed with adventure, atmosphere, and choice. Sacred 2 takes what made the original game a success and expands upon it in every way." Read the Whole Story |
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Team Xbox Gets Hands-on With Sacred 2 on Xbox 360The folks at Team Xbox had their first look at the Xbox 360 version of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel while at cdv’s press event in San Francisco. Read more of what they learned in their latest preview."Publisher cdv Software Entertainment is branching out. The traditionally PC focused developer is looking for new markets to expand into and it starts with the Xbox 360. Sacred 2, concurrently in the works for the PC, is targeting a November release on Microsoft's home console. We got our first look at the Xbox 360 version at a cdv press event in San Francisco today with a guided demo and a brief test run of our own." Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2 Blog Entry - "Creating a Level"At the official Sacred 2: Fallen Angel blog today, level designer Janosch Toth from Ascaron Entertainment talks about the process of designing a level. In this blog post, he discusses populating a level so it looks like a part of a living world by adding objects, lighting and other details.Read the Whole Story |
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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Previewed by PC GamerFind out what Desslock, PC Gamer US, has to say about Sacred 2: Fallen Angel! "During the span of my short adventure, the world transitioned smoothly
from day to night, complete with dynamic lighting effects, and load
times were almost nonexistent." Read the Whole Story |
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Blind Guardian talk to GameSpot about their appearance in Sacred 2German band Blind Guardian talk to GameSpot about their appearance in the upcoming Sacred 2, and what it's like to be a guitarist playing Guitar Hero."GameSpot UK: How did Blind Guardian get involved with Sacred 2? Hansi Kursch: That's quite an interesting story. Having three very active fantasy computer game nerds in the band, it's easy to imagine the big impact Sacred 1 has had on us. Because of their passion for Blind Guardian, some of the people at Ascaron in charge of Sacred 2 saw it as an opportunity to have us in the game musically. Coincidence or predestination? We'll never know." Read the Whole Story |
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WRAL Covers Budapest Press EventWRAL News Journalist John Gaudiosi talks about the expansion of the gaming industry and covers a little information regarding the Budapest press Event in Europe: "Every city I was in had either a game development studio or publisher or some type of game tie-in. The whole week was part of an international press tour for CDV Software's new Xbox 360 and PC game, Sacred 2. (CDV has it's US headquarters in Cary, NC but it's global headquarters are in Frankfurt.) There were journalists from game magazines in Spain, Greece, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary and the U.S. on this tour."Read the Whole Story |
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Gaming Excellence digs into Sacred 2: Fallen Angel"So far, it's shaping up to be a pretty impressive title. With the engine looking complete in this build, it's just a matter of filling it with content, like the over-six-hundred quests it's said to have. All I know is that when it comes out this September for the PC and Xbox 360, I am going to ride a giant spider if it kills me."Read the Whole Story |
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Jonric' Journal Entry on Sacred 2: Fallen AngelRPG Vault's editor, Jonric, has published a new journal entry wherein he discusses Sacred 2! Check it out if you haven't already...Read the Whole Story |
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Official XBOX Magazine Quite Pleased in First Look Feature of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for XBOX 360Official XBOX Magazine found plenty to like in an early look at the upcoming Action RPG for PC and XBOX 360 at this year’s GDC:"Aside from the attractive graphics and impressive hand-crafted animations, Sacred 2's cooperative multiplayer could be the old-school edge the game needs to stand out. In addition to the four-player live matches, the game supports two-player same-screen play, where the second player can drop in or out at will without interrupting the game. That's a couch-friendly feature many 360 gamers have been missing. "Read the Whole Story |
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Play Magazine sits down with the creative director of Sacred 2: Fallen AngelPlay Magazine covers Sacred 2: Fallen Angel and talks with Hans-Arno Wegner, the creative director for Ascaron: "The PC version will enjoy an eight player co-op campaign while its Xbox 360 brethren is committed to four-player co-op both with drop-in, hot seat gameplay. Sacred 2's massive hand-drawn overworld has been finalized at 22 seamless square miles; crossing Ancaria would take hours on foot; hence the customizable battle mounts."Read the Whole Story |
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Metal Underground talks about Blind Guardian's song for Sacred 2: Fallen AngelMetal Underground talks with Blind Guardian's frontman Hansi Kursch about the song they are doing for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel... "We will be attending the upcoming role-playing game convention in Münster, Germany (April 26th, 27th). The role-playing game convention is something like an Eldorado for fans of these kinds of games. And, because we are such game fans ourselves, it is a privilege to be able to introduce the song we have recorded for Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel (aptly named 'Sacred') to this like-minded crowd. Because for us the song shows a perfect mix of mystical pathos and orchestral bombast we are sure that the presentation of the song in combination with selected visual sequences from the game with be a highlight of the convention. See you there."Read the Whole Story |
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IGN's RPG Vault talks with cdv and Ascaron about GDC 08IGN's RPG Vault has released their follow-up feature / Interview with cdv Software Entertainment USA and Ascaron Entertainment at GDC 08... "Officially, GDC 2008 was great for us as a developer, and served as a small E3. We were pleasantly surprised that the game picked up a lot of attention in Germany and Europe because of our showing there."Read the Whole Story |
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Frictionless Insight takes a deep look into Sacred 2"Whichever version you might choose, both should reach stores in September, and both should offer dozens of hours of questing and combat for each of the six character classes."Read the Whole Story |
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WorthPlaying sits down with Sacred 2: Fallen Angel at GDC 08"RPG fans are a picky lot, and many have grown tired of the stilted JRPG storylines and overly emotive and self-important heroes. The big question right now is if Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is willing to break with convention and offer something new and fresh. So far, it looks like all the pieces are in place for a fun and lengthy quest that will likely draw in fans of epic dungeon crawlers. You may want to just go ahead and block out the month of September because Sacred 2 is likely to steal away a whole lot of your time."Read the Whole Story |
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GamesRadar is "genuinely excited" about Sacred 2: Fallen Angel!"We're genuinely excited about Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for the PC. The promising title looks like the next natural step for those with any love for dungeon crawlers like Diablo or Titan Quest."Read the Whole Story |
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GameTrailers showcases exciting Sacred 2 Footage from GDC 08!GameTrailers.com has launched a GDC 08 "Sacred 2 Showcase," which features all the videos they shot from direct-feed in our booth at GDC, along with a developer interview.Read the Whole Story |
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GamersInfo gets pumped for Sacred 2 at GDC08"The next time I hear "Let's play something with stats and loot, and quests," I'm betting Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is the game we reach for. There is something appealing about hacking your way through a mess of monsters while getting the "next big thing" for your character. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is SO going to satisfy this urge."Read the Whole Story |
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Gamespot is blown away by Sacred 2 at GDC 08"This year, developer Ascaron has something a lot more polished and impressive to check out. The impression we got of Sacred 2 is that it's a bit like Diablo, with a huge, seamless world the size of Oblivion's. That's an intriguing combination. The impressive thing about the demo was when the dev showed off the sheer size of the world. We're talking about an area that's about 27 square miles in size, full of cities and villages, woods, mountains, deserts, and more."Read the Whole Story |
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Team XBox looks inside Sacred 2 at GDC 08"In Sacred 2, you’ll battle your way through the enormous fantasy world of Ancaria, encompassing multiple environment types, twelve unique regions in all. From lush jungle, to ancient cities, to dark and dank dungeons, the world map would encompass twenty-two square miles if it was in the real world."Read the Whole Story |
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GayGamer shows excitment for Sacred 2 at GDC 08"The game looks gorgeous, and lives and breathes with no loading times, no instancing, and cooperative multiplayer of up to 16 players on PC and 4 on Xbox 360 (yup, more hack'n'slash fun on the 360!), and provides an immediately rewarding level system that gives each character three distinct combat arts that aren't restrictively tiered - you won't have to wait until you're Level Gazillion to unlock that power you've been pining for. With over 180 quests in each main campaign alone and 24 hours of gameplay if you race through, Sacred 2 could make a lot of twitchy dungeon-running button fingers happy when it launches worldwide in September, 2008."Read the Whole Story |
